The official cutting of the ribbon done by the Auditor General of PNG Mr. Gordon Kega (left) and Treasury and Finance Minister for ABG Hon. Robin Wilson, which signifies the use of the vehicle to service field work and operational activities for both the AGO office and the Buka internal audits.
The Auditor General of Papua New Guinea, Mr. Gordon Kega, recently presented the keys of a brand-new Isuzu D-Max to the Auditor General’s Office (AGO) in Buka last Friday. This act of goodwill occurred during a small yet significant event, which serves as a reflection of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on September 15, 2022, during the official opening of the new AGO office in ABG.
The establishment of the AGO office in Buka is a collaborative effort between the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and the PNG Office of the Auditor General (AGO) to ensure that audit services are easily accessible to the people of ABG.
Since the end of 2022, the AGO has been equipping the Buka office with manpower, office equipment, IT infrastructure, and other resources to enhance its capacity for conducting audit activities. Despite facing challenges due to limited funding from the Government of PNG, the AGO has been actively exploring alternative sources of funding to improve and strengthen the capacity of the AGO office in Buka.
Therefore, the handover of another brand-new office vehicle signifies another significant milestone for the AGO office in Buka.
“The official handover of this new motor vehicle is a major achievement for the office in Buka. While it is a capital asset for the Office of the Auditor General, the Buka office will be responsible for its custody. This new D-max is equipped with the latest GPS tracking device to monitor its movement and prevent any unauthorized use,” stated AG Kega.
He further emphasized that the installed tracking device has the capability to disable the vehicle’s mechanical system if it is detected traveling to unauthorized destinations.
The vehicle will provide support to both the AGO office and the Buka Internal Audits in their fieldwork and operational activities.